Just as Wang Lan was overjoyed by this number, Wang Hao, who had already known it, also let out a long sigh of relief, as if the heavy mountain-like pressure of life on his shoulders had instantly vanished without a trace.
For an ordinary person like him, earning over ten thousand yuan a month was as rare as a pie falling from the sky.
But now, this sudden good fortune had become commonplace, and such a huge disparity made him somewhat incredulous for a while.
Once, Wang Hao was like a small fish caught in the torrent of society, able only to struggle desperately for survival in the endless waves.
But now, he finally had the chance to poke his head out of that bottomless, suffocating water and witness the vast and colorful world outside, freely breathing in the fresh air.
This earth-shattering change made Wang Hao feel deeply satisfied.
"Xiao Lan, tonight we won't cook at home; we'll go out to eat something good. You get ready, I'll wait for you downstairs. Think about what you'd like to eat," Wang Hao said lightly.
Wang Lan happily replied, "Okay!"
Normally, the siblings rarely ate out unless it was a holiday.
Hearing her brother's suggestion now, Wang Lan immediately felt much of her fatigue lessen.
Before long, the two found a hot pot restaurant with high online reviews.
When they stepped into the restaurant, they were shocked by the sight—the place was packed with people, bustling with excitement, and even the bar counter had people waiting in line.
As the saying goes, "The more customers, the better the taste," and this crowded scene undoubtedly proved how delicious the restaurant was.
So, Wang Hao and his sister also took a number and joined the waiting line.
After about ten minutes, it was finally their turn to be seated.
The waiter enthusiastically led them to an empty table and quickly filled it with dishes.
However, even before they picked up their chopsticks, Wang Lan displayed her unique habit as a modern person—taking out her phone, snapping photos of the food, and sending them to her WeChat Moments to show off...
Wang Hao just smiled watching her; being with a young person like his sister made him feel young again too.
A moment later, they both picked up their chopsticks and began to taste the food.
When the first bite entered their mouths, the wonderful flavor made them feel intoxicated.
However, before long, this novelty gradually disappeared.
Wang Hao began to wonder if it was because his Cooking Skill had improved by leaps and bounds, making his palate more discerning, or for some other reason; he found that the taste of this dish didn't seem as amazing as he had originally expected.
Looking at Wang Lan, she had initially been eating with great relish, but as time passed, she also gradually became less interested.
She put down her chopsticks, rubbed her stomach, and grumbled, "Brother, why do I feel that this meal, besides being beautifully plated and having a nice environment suitable for taking photos for WeChat Moments, isn't particularly delicious?
It's even less tasty than the food you cook yourself! What a waste of money..." With that, Wang Lan showed a bitter, helpless smile.
Although Wang Hao held the same opinion deep down, he still tried to comfort her, saying,
"Actually, private dishes and this kind of hot pot are indeed different; they each have their unique flavors. So it's hard to directly compare which one is better!
Don't think too much about it; hurry up and eat. We'll finish quickly, and then I'll take you to the cinema to watch a movie. I heard there's a film recently that has a pretty good reputation and a high rating."
"Okay," Wang Lan replied playfully, then buried her head and ate voraciously. The two quickly finished their meal and headed straight for the cinema.
The movie was indeed good, and both of them were engrossed. Laughter, sometimes loud, sometimes soft, occasionally echoed through the cinema, expressing their enjoyment of the film.
By the time the movie ended and they returned home, it was already ten o'clock at night. After they each went to their rooms to rest, Wang Hao finally had the presence of mind to tally up the day's results.
Wang Hao carefully pondered the Cooking Skill aspect.
After his careful calculation, he found that in just one day, he had gained a full 188 points of proficiency in his Cooking Skill!
His current total proficiency was as high as 324 points, but to successfully advance this skill to the next level, he still needed to accumulate another 676 points of proficiency.
When there were many people today, Wang Hao would sometimes stir-fry two portions of noodles at once to meet customer demand.
Because of this, although the actual sales were over two hundred portions, the actual increase in proficiency was slightly lower than the sales volume.
Wang Hao silently calculated that if he continued at today's pace, his Cooking would be upgraded again in just four more days at most!
Thinking of this, even a composed person like him couldn't help but feel a little excited and expectant.
By then, the food he cooked would definitely receive an all-around improvement.
Referring to the improvement he gained when his elementary Cooking Skill advanced to intermediate, perhaps after another upgrade, his Cooking Skill could rival that of famous chefs in interstellar hotels? Or even surpass them?
Thinking of this, a question emerged: as skill proficiency gets higher and higher, should he still continue to set up a street stall?
Perhaps he could consider developing this small stall into a shop, or even expanding it into a chain of stores;
Or try to teach the skills he had mastered to others, opening training classes or workshops.
Alternatively, if he felt satisfied with his current life, he could choose to maintain the status quo and continue to enjoy this free and easy street vending life.
As he thought, Wang Hao's heart began to fill with confusion and bewilderment.
Regarding the path ahead, lacking both experience and guidance, he found it truly difficult to choose.
After all, before he got this cheat, he was just a simple person at the bottom of society, and in that situation, he wasn't allowed to have too many thoughts.
However, heaven allowed him to obtain this cheat, and with it, he could quickly elevate his Cooking to a level beyond the reach of ordinary people.
If he still insisted on setting up a street stall to sell snacks, it seemed somewhat underutilizing his talent, making it difficult to fully demonstrate the advantages of his skills;
But it wouldn't be difficult to set up his own shop.
However, with a "cheat" that could improve skill proficiency, to confine himself to this small corner of the world seemed even more like using a cannon to shoot a mosquito. This point truly made him hesitate and unable to make up his mind.
After a long period of deep thought, Wang Hao remained indecisive and found it difficult to make a decision.
His heart was full of contradictions and uncertainties, but he couldn't find a clear direction or solution.
Finally, out of helplessness, he could only comfort himself with the old and classic proverb: "When the cart comes to the mountain, there will be a way."
This saying seemed to become his spiritual solace, making him feel a little relieved.
There's no need to be overly anxious about the future; things often find their way naturally as they develop.
It might seem confusing now, but as long as he takes one step at a time, things might gradually become clear.
With this thought, Wang Hao decided not to dwell excessively on future choices, but rather to trust in fate's arrangement and proceed naturally. After all, it seemed like the cheat was given to him by heaven.